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Tarantula

“More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!”

★ 6.5 / 10 (318 votes)October 29, 195580 minEN
Science FictionHorror

A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.

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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 29, 1955
StatusReleased
Runtime80 min
Rating★ 6.5 / 10
Certification—
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
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ProductionUniversal Pictures
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Crew

Director

Jack Arnold

Writers

Robert M. Fresco, Martin Berkeley

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Cast

John AgarJohn AgarDr. Matt Hastings
Mara CordayMara CordayStephanie 'Steve' Clayton
Leo G. CarrollLeo G. CarrollProf. Gerald Deemer
Nestor PaivaNestor PaivaSheriff Jack Andrews
Ross ElliottRoss ElliottJoe Burch
Hank PattersonHank PattersonJosh
Eddie ParkerEddie ParkerPaul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
Bert HollandBert HollandBarney Russell
Raymond BaileyRaymond BaileyDr. Townsend
Steve DarrellSteve DarrellAndy Andersen
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Edwin RandLt. John Nolan
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Wag BlesingTownsman
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